This morning's Sun-Times included a gracious endorsement of Democrat Pat Quinn for governor. Pointing to his advocacy for an income tax hike and the spending cuts he implemented during the past two years, the editorial says Quinn can "claim considerable accomplishments and has shown real courage." The paper wasn't so kind to the Republican nominee, Bill Brady. They contend that his future revenue projections are "appallingly rosy" and "backed up by zero analysis." The Republican can "insist until the cows come home that a tax increase is unnecessary," the paper adds, "but he is simply wrong." The full piece is available here.

Meanwhile, the Champaign-based Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 149 made their own Quinn endorsement, which the campaign says it will begin airing statewide this weekend. It's pretty effective. Have a look: